Friday, April 3, 2026
News

"Very happy to help Portugal": Cristiano Ronaldo after sealing 3-2 win against Slovakia

SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Porto | October 14, 2023 10:46:41 AM IST
Following Portugal's 3-2 win against Slovakia in the EURO 2024 qualification match at Estadio Do Dragao in Porto on Saturday, five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo congratulated his teammates for the success.

Ronaldo took to his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account and thanked the Portuguese Football Federation and the fans present at the stadium for the beautiful tribute to the team.

Ronaldo also added that he is very happy to help the Portuguese national team reach another final stage of a great competition.

"We are at EURO 2024! Very happy to help Portugal reach another final stage of a great competition. A special thank you to the Portuguese Football Federation and the fans present at the stadium for the beautiful tribute," Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on X.

https://x.com/Cristiano/status/1712955484653654287?s=20

The former Real Madrid star player scored a brace against Slovakia to help the home side clinch a 3-2 win.

Goncalo Ramos scored the first goal of the match in the 18th minute of the game. Ronaldo doubled the lead for Portugal in the 29th minute from the penalty spot.

In the second half, Slovakia tried to make a comeback in the game and scored two goals, But Ronaldo came as a saviour and scored Portugal's third goal in the 72nd minute of the match.

The 2016 EURO Cup winners played seven matches in the qualifier round in group J and stand in the top place of the group standings with 21 points. (ANI)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS ()
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE SPORTS NEWS
'Most of preparations were done during T...
'Those 80 runs in powerplay made things ...
'Needed a couple of big partnerships': A...
PBKS assistant coach provides positive u...
'He's still heavily involved in the side...
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane disappoints i...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
Union Minister Sonowal slams Congress, s...
BPCL duped of Rs 129 crore; FIR against ...
'Big boost to Ease of Living, Ease of Do...
Malda 'hostage' incident: BJP alleges br...
Rajya Sabha passes AP Reorganisation (Am...
Continuous learning, competency-driven g...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
Trump says Iran's "biggest bridge" ... 
FOX News Media dominates digital, c... 
'Examining request from Bangladesh ... 
Union Minister Sonowal slams Congre... 
"Needed a couple of big partnership... 
"Those 80 runs in powerplay made th... 
"Most of preparations were done dur... 
"Great American Patriot": Trump fir...